Alternative Paths Inc - Medina Ohio

Alternative Paths Inc - Medina, OH

Alternative Paths Inc is treatment center located at 246 Northland Drive, Suite 200a in the 44256 zip code in Medina, OH that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts teenagers, transitional age young adults and adult women into its treatment program. Alternative Paths Inc provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Alternative Paths Inc consist of motivational interviewing, anger management and substance use counseling.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 246 Northland Drive, Suite 200A, Medina, OH 44256

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Alternative Paths Inc in Medina, OH:

Types of Care at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Alternative Paths Inc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Alternative Paths Inc

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Alternative Paths Inc

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Alternative Paths Inc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Alternative Paths Inc

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Alternative Paths Inc

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Alternative Paths Inc

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Other Addictions Treatment at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Alternative Paths Inc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Alternative Paths Inc

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Alternative Paths Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Alternative Paths Inc

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 330-725-9195

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Alternative Paths Inc. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Alternative Paths Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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